Jones Matrix (non-sequential geometry objects)
The Jones Matrix is a plane elliptical surface whose shape is defined by 2 parameters, and polarization transmission/reflection properties by 8 "ABCD" parameters:
| Parameter # | Description | Face Name | Face # |
| 1 | The X Maximum Half Width. | All Faces | 0 |
| 2 | The Y Maximum Half Width. | All Faces | 0 |
| 3-4 | A real (Ar) and A imaginary (Ai) | All Faces | 0 |
| 5-6 | Br and Bi | All Faces | 0 |
| 7-8 | Cr and Ci | All Faces | 0 |
| 9-10 | Dr and Di | All Faces | 0 |
The ellipse resides entirely within the local XY plane.
The Jones Matrix may be used to model neutral density filters, polarizers, and rotators. For a description of the Jones Matrix parameters, see "Defining polarizing components" .
The reference coordinate is the center of the ellipse. Face Numbers: All faces Face 0. This object supports user defined apertures, see " User defined apertures " .
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